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PSA after SBRT for Oligometastatic
PSA
Nadir was .6-.7 after everything settled down.(2020) So my
psa
at 4 weeks after SBRT (Feb 23)went up to 1.7. Is it normal for
psa
to go up after SBRT to the spine at the 4 week point? When should I see it go down? My Rad Onc may not have set my expectations correctly. Thoughts?
PSA
Nadir was .6-.7 after everything settled down.(2020) So my
psa
at 4 weeks after SBRT (Feb 23)went up to 1.7. Is it normal for
psa
to go up after SBRT to the spine at the 4 week point? When should I see it go down? My Rad Onc may not have set my expectations correctly. Thoughts?
billd50
in
Prostate Cancer Network
1 year ago
Travel insurance and prostate cancer
Subsequently my
PSA
started to rise again so I was treated 5 years ago with docetaxel followed by decapeptyl hormone therapy starting 4 years ago. I want to go on holiday. Can anyone recommend a travel insurance company that will provide cover at a reasonable price? Thanks.
Subsequently my
PSA
started to rise again so I was treated 5 years ago with docetaxel followed by decapeptyl hormone therapy starting 4 years ago. I want to go on holiday. Can anyone recommend a travel insurance company that will provide cover at a reasonable price? Thanks.
uclhman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Next Step?
It's now about 9 months later and my most recent
PSA
is now .05 (NO LONGER LESS THAN ). I will have my
PSA
tested again next month. My question is- assuming my April
PSA
is higher than .05, I imagine I will get scanned again.
It's now about 9 months later and my most recent
PSA
is now .05 (NO LONGER LESS THAN ). I will have my
PSA
tested again next month. My question is- assuming my April
PSA
is higher than .05, I imagine I will get scanned again.
jfoesq
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
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Consulting on next steps
My experience is that it is possible to pause both chemical castration and apalutamide with the
PSA
and testosterone being monitored.
PSA
could increase slowly as testosterone recovers and any sign of disease progression will cause a re evaluation.
My experience is that it is possible to pause both chemical castration and apalutamide with the
PSA
and testosterone being monitored.
PSA
could increase slowly as testosterone recovers and any sign of disease progression will cause a re evaluation.
Brysonal
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Rising PSA
My concern is my rising
PSA
since August 2022 , 8.0, 10.5 and then 11.5 this week. I do have another surveillance biopsy next week but this rising
PSA
concerns me. Lab says they don't check Free
PSA
when
PSA
is over 10. Any insight is appreciated. Thank you.
My concern is my rising
PSA
since August 2022 , 8.0, 10.5 and then 11.5 this week. I do have another surveillance biopsy next week but this rising
PSA
concerns me. Lab says they don't check Free
PSA
when
PSA
is over 10. Any insight is appreciated. Thank you.
ironmanburg
in
Prostate Cancer Network
1 year ago
First PSA result after treatment
Today we received his first
PSA
results since he recieved his first Eligard shot 6 months ago, and started Apalutimde 1 month ago. It’s 0.50. Should it be lower? Closer to .01? Should we worry that treatment won’t work for very long? Any insight would be so helpful!
Today we received his first
PSA
results since he recieved his first Eligard shot 6 months ago, and started Apalutimde 1 month ago. It’s 0.50. Should it be lower? Closer to .01? Should we worry that treatment won’t work for very long? Any insight would be so helpful!
ThisIsForMyDad
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Another Pluvicto failure
My dad was fortunate enough to get a go, but after two infusions his
PSA
did a gigantic jump from 42 to 119, over only two weeks. His doctors are puzzled, and so are we.
My dad was fortunate enough to get a go, but after two infusions his
PSA
did a gigantic jump from 42 to 119, over only two weeks. His doctors are puzzled, and so are we.
Marit85
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
FDA Approves 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 to Identify Prostate Cancer in PET Imaging
For patients with baseline
PSA
levels of less than 0.5 ng/mL (n = 121), 0.5 to less than 1.0 ng/mL (n = 67), 1.0 to less than 2.0 ng/mL (n = 45), 2.0 to less than 5.0 ng/mL (n = 88), 5.0 to less than 10.0 ng/mL (n = 36), and 10.0 ng/mL or more (n = 32), the detection rate based on
PSA
levels were 64%
For patients with baseline
PSA
levels of less than 0.5 ng/mL (n = 121), 0.5 to less than 1.0 ng/mL (n = 67), 1.0 to less than 2.0 ng/mL (n = 45), 2.0 to less than 5.0 ng/mL (n = 88), 5.0 to less than 10.0 ng/mL (n = 36), and 10.0 ng/mL or more (n = 32), the detection rate based on
PSA
levels were 64%
garyjp9
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Confused about my Gleason and Grade (cribform)
my summary 15 cores sampled 5 positive. 4 are 3+4 1 is 3+3
PSa
8.6. clinical stage T2a The red flag for me was— cribform present - yes How significant is the cribform and does it move you to automatic RALP. I assume the doctor will order a body scan or other tests.
my summary 15 cores sampled 5 positive. 4 are 3+4 1 is 3+3
PSa
8.6. clinical stage T2a The red flag for me was— cribform present - yes How significant is the cribform and does it move you to automatic RALP. I assume the doctor will order a body scan or other tests.
Chasbearcat999
in
Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
Question about radiation
My
PSA
is now detectable at 0.12. It has been at this level since January. My oncologist/radiologist is recommending I have radiation to just the prostrate bed for 8 weeks. My PSMA PET scan came back negative, and nothing was detectable. I am meeting with my urologist on Tuesday.
My
PSA
is now detectable at 0.12. It has been at this level since January. My oncologist/radiologist is recommending I have radiation to just the prostrate bed for 8 weeks. My PSMA PET scan came back negative, and nothing was detectable. I am meeting with my urologist on Tuesday.
DLetterman
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Clear PSMA scan.?
I started your journey in2018 with a G 3+4 and
PSA
of 28 ..I went on ADT and had Cyberknife SBRT treatment on my prostate and a suspect rib spot after a PSMA scan , All was good until my
psa
started to rise when I came off ADT ..My
PSA
went from 0.06 to 1.2 over a year .
I started your journey in2018 with a G 3+4 and
PSA
of 28 ..I went on ADT and had Cyberknife SBRT treatment on my prostate and a suspect rib spot after a PSMA scan , All was good until my
psa
started to rise when I came off ADT ..My
PSA
went from 0.06 to 1.2 over a year .
Walliam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
PSA rising slowly since Nov 2022
, By May 2022
PSA
was up to1.44 Started takingXtandi in early June 2022 and
PSA
dropped to 0.40 by July then down to 0.27 in November However since January it has been slowly increasing Yesterdays
PSA
test was 0.41 A recent CT scan shows new lesions on T4 and T11 I am having another PSMA
, By May 2022
PSA
was up to1.44 Started takingXtandi in early June 2022 and
PSA
dropped to 0.40 by July then down to 0.27 in November However since January it has been slowly increasing Yesterdays
PSA
test was 0.41 A recent CT scan shows new lesions on T4 and T11 I am having another PSMA
Ian996
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
hdr bt or sbrt
Psa
is 3.9. Trying to decide between sbrt or hdr bt . Can anyone explain their side effects as I am concerned about urinary and erection problems . I was considering Hifu but it seems not as effective
Psa
is 3.9. Trying to decide between sbrt or hdr bt . Can anyone explain their side effects as I am concerned about urinary and erection problems . I was considering Hifu but it seems not as effective
Gmac6911
in
Prostate Cancer Network
1 year ago
so scared
PSA
ranging 5-7 over the past month. IS THERE HOPE?
PSA
ranging 5-7 over the past month. IS THERE HOPE?
Jojoteacher
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Repeat tp biopsy
Decided on AS last October,
psa
hasn't changed in 2 tests since then at 4.2 .At appt today urologist told me there'll be repeat mri scan followed by a repeat tp biopsy at 12 months this is routine AS protocol in UK I believe.
Decided on AS last October,
psa
hasn't changed in 2 tests since then at 4.2 .At appt today urologist told me there'll be repeat mri scan followed by a repeat tp biopsy at 12 months this is routine AS protocol in UK I believe.
pd63
in
Prostate Cancer Network
1 year ago
Robust PSA Drops With Radionuclide Therapy in CRPCa— All but one patient had a PSA decline after a fractionated dose of 225Ac-J591
Overall, 22 of 23 patients had some degree of
PSA
decline in response to fractionated treatment with 225Ac-J591.
PSA
reductions of at least 50% occurred in 16 patients, and six patients had 90% reductions in
PSA
.
Overall, 22 of 23 patients had some degree of
PSA
decline in response to fractionated treatment with 225Ac-J591.
PSA
reductions of at least 50% occurred in 16 patients, and six patients had 90% reductions in
PSA
.
cujoe
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Chemo with Docetaxel - side effects
PSA
peaked 3 months after RP at 156. Was all the way down to 2.9 day of second Docetaxel infusion. 64 years old and good health except for the MPC. My question is about the Docetaxel side effects. After infusion #1, I took nausea medicine for a couple days as a precaution but never felt sick.
PSA
peaked 3 months after RP at 156. Was all the way down to 2.9 day of second Docetaxel infusion. 64 years old and good health except for the MPC. My question is about the Docetaxel side effects. After infusion #1, I took nausea medicine for a couple days as a precaution but never felt sick.
Bret5
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
MANAGING BIOCHEMICAL FAILURE AFTER RADIATION THERAPY — The Importance of Considering Both PSA and PSA Doubling Time
Reposted from the Inspire PC site. What do you think? https://grandroundsinurology.com/pca-commentary-volume-174-february-2023/
Reposted from the Inspire PC site. What do you think? https://grandroundsinurology.com/pca-commentary-volume-174-february-2023/
zeitgeistxx
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Xtandi already failing? How is this possible
His new
PSA
reading came back at 2.84. On February 7th, it was 1.94. He also got another lupron shot today and it’s been over three months since he received one, maybe that’s why his
psa
increased? I don’t know. This isn’t good though and my anxiety is starting to get the best of me. Any advice?
His new
PSA
reading came back at 2.84. On February 7th, it was 1.94. He also got another lupron shot today and it’s been over three months since he received one, maybe that’s why his
psa
increased? I don’t know. This isn’t good though and my anxiety is starting to get the best of me. Any advice?
Mw921000000
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
PSA fluctuations on docetaxel?
Hello all, is it normal for the
PSA
to increase and decrease while on docetaxel? Dad’s enrolled in a clinical trial and is receiving chemotherapy (docetaxel). His
PSA
was declining but suddenly increased to 1.26 two cycles/doses ago, and to 1.39 last cycle/dose.
Hello all, is it normal for the
PSA
to increase and decrease while on docetaxel? Dad’s enrolled in a clinical trial and is receiving chemotherapy (docetaxel). His
PSA
was declining but suddenly increased to 1.26 two cycles/doses ago, and to 1.39 last cycle/dose.
PHnerd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
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